Gutierrez, 22, has split the 2005 season between AA Akron and AAA Buffalo. At Akron he hit .261 (100-383) with 25 2B, 2 3B, 11HR & 42 RBI, hitting .422 (27-64) with 8 2B, 1HR & 5RBI (22RS) over his last 14 games with the Aeros before being promoted to Buffalo on August 10. At Buffalo he has hit .254 (17-67) with 6 2B, 2 3B & 7RBI in 19 games. Between the two stops he has also stolen 16 bases in 22 attempts. He will be making his debut at the Major League level wearing #38. Franklin was acquired from the LA Dodgers on April 4, 2004 for OF Milton Bradley.

Tallet has appeared in 2 games with Cleveland in 2005 (0-0, 7.71ERA, 4.2IP, 4ER) over 4 stints with the club.

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